News Makers

Winner of the 2024 Big Shoulders Chicago Manufacturing Award

News Features

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• "Illinois plastic straw maker plans for growth even as companies and cities ban its products," The Blaze - August 16, 2018

• "Chicago-based straw maker turns to biodegradable, compostable solutions." Plastic News - Aug. 1, 2018

• ​"Plastic straws are on the way out, and Chicago in on the front lines."  Chicago Tribune - June 11, 2018

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March, 2020.

UChicago Donation

In March of 2020, Mark Tolliver, President of Best Diamond Plastics LLC delivered personal protective equipment (PPE) donations to the University of Chicago. The PPE donation primarily aided the university's maintenance staff during the current COVID 19 crisis. We look to continue supporting our local community during this time of need.

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Summer '20 Internship

In the Summer of 2020, Best Diamond Plastics LCC (BDPL) facilitated an internship program for Nick Canchola, a Business Management student from Loyola Marymount University. Through this program, Nick gained first-hand experience in fast food supply chain management as well as assist in growing BDPL’s in-line platform. "This was not only eye-opening from a business perspective, but it allowed me to gain experience working in new environments," says Nick Canchola. Best Diamond Plastics hopes to continue partnering with college students to help them prepare for all future endeavors.

July, 2020.